I couldn't say for sure if the M is sharper than the Takumar. The M
does have the reputation of being sharper than the A 200mm f4.0.
I do have a copy of the M 200 and while I haven't done a lot of
scientific testing, back when I first got my *ist-D, I did a little
comparison shoot and didn't detect a noticeable difference in image
quality between it and the Vivitar S1 70-210mm v2, and v3 lenses and the
SMC Pentax F 70 210, (the first copy I had).
That's not necessarily a bad thing. All three of those Zooms are
pretty damned sharp at 200mm. However the added convenience of a zoom
and the much more convenient A setting on the v3 Vivitar and the F
70-210 pretty much finds the M 200 relegated to the shelf. In fact even
though the F 70-210 seems to be a little heavier than the M 200mm at
70mm it's quite a bit more compact. Now that latter two zooms are Hors
de Combat maybe the M 200 will get some well deserved exercise.
On 8/2/2013 1:36 PM, luiz felipe wrote:
in particular, I am wondering about two lenses: the Super-Multi-Coated
Takumar 200mm f/4 and the SMC-M Pentax 200mm f/4. I own the Takumar,
and a very good and clean one bought from a friend some time ago. I do
like this lens, sharper than others in that range but somewhat less
contrasty than I'd like. yesterday I've been offered a supposedly good
copy of the SMC-M 200mm/4, in exchange for my Tak, some small cash
adjustment possible.
I used one of those long ago, and from Boz's site I confirmed the M is
quite smaller and lighter than the SMC Tak. main advantage for me
would be the release of the Tak's M42 adapter - I am one short right
now - with size and weight smaller bonuses. but I'd rather keep the
sharpest of them above all other considerations. I'll be seeing the M
in a few days, to get a proper idea of its condition, but would like
to know from you folks wich would be better. From Fred's site I got
one praise for the SMC-M, but I would really like to read from anyone
with hands-on on both, if possible, or at least a sample shot from the
SMC-M so I can understand better my options. sadly, I don't think I'll
be able to perform a full comparison before the deal - just a couple
of shots to ensure the SMC-M is working good, and the other interested
will probably do the same with my Takumar.
so, what do you think about those lenses? wich should I choose, if
both are perfect? thanks in advance!
lf
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